Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. — RUTLAND — Tundra Spirits, a rescue organization out of New York, is holding a Pet First Aid/CPR course at 230 North Main Street (Tenneybrook Square), Rutland on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. This course is for everyone, whether you are a first-time pet owner or experienced…

Oct. 4 & 5 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum will host its annual Pumpkin & Apple Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4 and 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voted by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce a Top 10 Fall Event for 2014, the weekend features hands-on activities and programs, plus pumpkin and apple…

Open Studio Weekend is held at sites across the state on Oct. 4 & 5 Oct. 4-5 — STATEWIDE — Leaf peepers love autumn in Vermont and traveling the state to see the brilliant show of reds, oranges and yellows shimmering in the mountains and valleys. Foliage visitors will also find artful surprises during their stay by…

Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. — CHITTENDEN – Chittenden Reservoir Day, the annual cleanup and celebration of the 750 acre hydroelectric and recreational facility owned by Green Mountain Power, will be held Oct. 4 at the dam. The annual event, which includes a free barbecue, will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year…

Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — The music of the Twangtown Paramours has been called “Sophisticated Americana,” and is a hybrid of the Nashville and Austin music scenes. This acoustic duo is known for their well-crafted and award-winning songs, top-notch lead singing, and fine harmonies. They perform at Brandon Music on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7:30…

Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The next FOLA movie at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium will be “Silver Linings Playbook” on Saturday, Oct.4 at 7 p.m. “Silver Linings Playbook” is a 2012 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by David O. Russell, adapted from the novel “The Silver Linings Playbook” by…

Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Tyler White, ATC of Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic/iSPORT and Rutland Regional Medical Center are offering a free interactive seminar on strength, conditioning and body awareness for snow sport athletes on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at The Gymnasium, 30 Merchants Row, Rutland. Winter sports enthusiasts are…

Sunday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. — BRANDON — The Compass Music and Arts Center is hosting a collector’s show on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. A wide range of small antiques, collectibles, ephemera, vinyl and vintage recordings and audio equipment will be for sale. All are welcome, whether you are a serious…

HUBBARDTON — Two special outdoor programs are coming up at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site in Hubbardton, Vermont: the 17th annual Mount Zion hike on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 2 - 5 p.m., and a “Total Lunar Eclipse Morning” on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 4 - 7 a.m. — yes, 4 a.m. On Sunday, from…

Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Get information. Be inspired. The GMP College Connections lecture series is hosting a discussion on Energy and Education on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Energy Innovation Center, 68-70 Merchants Row in downtown Rutland. The free public event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last approximately an hour. Light…

Thursday, Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. — CASTLETON — The Rutland Region Workforce Investment Board’s Council on Youth is working with the high school counselors of Mill River Union High School, Mount St. Joseph Academy, Otter Valley Union High School, Proctor High School, Rutland High School, and West Rutland High School to organize the third annual Sophomore…

Oct. 2 & 6 — KILLINGTON — On Thursday, Oct. 2, Killington Arts Guild’s “Meet the Artist Series” presents Vermont photographer and graphic designer, Susan Wacker-Donle who will present her strategies and techniques for shooting waterfalls and moving waters. The meet will be held at the Birch Ridge Inn on Butler Road, Killington, from 6 - 8…

Thursday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The sixth annual Honor Our Past event to benefit Rutland Catholic Schools will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Holiday Inn. Cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m., with a cash bar, and dinner will commence at 7 p.m. This year’s event will honor Jennifer Bagley, MSJ’s longtime drama director and English teacher who made the MSJ Drama…

Thursday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Many people use meditation to help reduce stress and tension, but studies suggest meditation may help ease symptoms of physical and mental conditions. Even just a few minutes a day can help. Rutland Regional Medical Center is offering a three-part meditation series entitled, “Peace & Calm in Chaos”…

Elite spartan press conference at the 2014 Spartan World Championships. Featuring: Rose Wetzel, April Dee, Deana Blay, Tyann Clark, Hunter McIntyre, Matt Novokavich, James Appleton and John Yatsko. Video by Bobby Lanctot